Description

Daniel Webster: 1852 Daguerreotype Badge. 2 1/4" x 2 1/2"
daguerreotype of Daniel Webster housed under glass within a pebbled
gilt brass preserver/liner. Holed at top for suspension. Likely
copied from an engraving based on a from-life portrait. Exceptional
condition and hard to find so. Webster was an official candidate in
1836, but sought the nomination in 1840, 1848 and 1852, the year of
his death. Some die-hard Boston supporters even cast ballots for
him in 1852 when he had transitioned from the "quick" to the
"dead"! Since this piece is holed at top for suspension, it may
have been worn by a supporter in 1852. We just sold an example
which was attached to a "Welcome" ribbon. Matching pieces were also
made for candidates Pierce and Scott. As a matter of fact, we are
selling the unique Scott dag in this sale.

Consign to the 2019 May 9 - 10 Space Exploration Signature Auction Featuring The Armstong Family Collection Part II.

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The resulting auction of my property overwhelmed me. I want to thank Tom Slater and the Heritage team for a very satisfactory experience and profitable result with my historical consignment.
Henry L.,Lexington, KY